India has long been the leader of the global fintech market. Local startups are actively developing, and interest in them from international investors continues to grow. However, the case of Transpay Solutions clearly demonstrates how vulnerable this sector can be. The actions of Neeta Kapoor and
For most people, buying a lottery ticket is a toss-up between hope and habit. But in Thailand, it’s something else entirely—part ritual, part social tradition, and very much a business. Every month, the streets hum with speculation over “lucky numbers,” fortune-tellers double as community influencers, and
The gambling landscape in the UK has been evolving rapidly over recent years. With the advent of stricter regulations and the rise of responsible gambling initiatives, one major development that has caught the eye of industry watchers is the growing presence of non-GamStop operators. These are
Dark clouds are seen over towering buildings in Quezon City, July 3, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday said there is room for two more rate cuts this year as inflation remains benign.“There’s room [to cut] because inflation
A person holds cards near a keyboard, chips and dice in this illustration picture. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATIONBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante and Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReportersTHE DEPARTMENT of Finance (DoF) is proposing a tax on online gaming, as well as studying potential policies to
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt hit a fresh high of P16.92 trillion at the end of May as new domestic debt issuances were partly offset by the stronger peso, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said on Thursday.The latest data from the
Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration picture taken in Paris, France. — REUTERS/BENOIT TESSIER/ILLUSTRATION/FILE PHOTOBy Aaron Michael C. Sy, ReporterMORGAN SPENCER C. YAO, 26, is holding back on cryptocurrency investment amid volatile markets stemming from a global trade war.“The crypto market follows
FRANCISCO ED. LIM — THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION/BW FILE PHOTOBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to expand investment options, revise real estate investment trust (REIT) rules, and simplify regulatory transactions to strengthen the Philippine capital market.To
TWENTY-NINE ladies from all over the Philippines have the chance to win four international pageant crowns offered by Miss Grand Philippines (MGP): Miss Grand International, Reina Hispanoamericana, Face of Beauty, and Miss Asia-Pacific. From swimsuit and evening gown competitions to civic advocacies and question-and-answer portions,
BW FILE PHOTOLISTED food service group Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (SPAVI) said it plans to expand its Potato Corner brand into Taiwan and Laos as part of its international growth strategy.“We have already identified and finalized two more Asian markets; we’re looking at Taiwan
Archie Comics debuts PHL-exclusive cover, character - BusinessWorld Online 1 of 2ARCHIE COMICS and SuperManila Comic Con are unveiling a landmark collaboration: an exclusive Philippine variant
Megawide expects P20B in new contracts - BusinessWorld Online MEGAWIDE.COM.PHSAAVEDRA-LED infrastructure conglomerate Megawide Construction Corp. is expecting P20 billion worth of new contracts this year as